Rights
PGRASS encourages the taping and trading of our live performances. We feel
that each show is unique and want to extend the ability to our fans to
recreate the live experience long after the show ends.
Audience Taping is permitted at almost all Pencilgrass shows. When PGRASS is
performing at a festival or other events featuring multiple bands, that
particular event's policy may override Pencilgrass's customary taping
policy. When PGRASS is opening for another artist, that particular artist's
policy may override the bands customary taping policy. All taping is limited
to audience taping only. No soundboard patches will be given unless granted
permission by the band before or at the show. No video will be allowed
unless goven permission by the band. Still photography without flash is
allowed and encouraged at all PGRASS shows.
All participants in audio recording exchange (regardless of format)
acknowledge and respect the copyrights and exclusive ownership of the music
and performances by the performers, writers and publishers. All taping must
be for personal use only, which may include trading (via analog or digital
tape, CD, or digital file transfer). Recordings may be traded only for an
equivalent amount of similar media (cassettes or CDs, pre-recorded or
blank). If we have chosen to offer for sale (via physical media such as CD,
Cassette, or via Digital Download) a particular PGRASS performance, this
"Official" version will take precedence over amateur recordings and said
performance should no longer be traded. In no case may any officially
released Pencilgrass recording (live or studio) be duplicated or otherwise
traded or offered.
All Audience Taping at PGRASS concerts is authorized for non-commercial
purposes only. Unauthorized sale, duplication and / or distribution are
strictly forbidden. All PGRASS performances and recordings are the exclusive
property of Pencilgrass. All rights reserved. The rights to record
Pencilgrass performances set forth in this policy constitute and express,
revocable license. We reserve the right to withdraw our sanction of
recording, tape trading and / or non-commercial digital audio file transfers
on a case specific basis or in general, as we deem necessary. No waiver of
any copyright or trademark right is intended.
The enjoyment our audience in attendance at a Pencilgrass concert is always
our first and foremost concern.
On January 15, 2005 Pencilgrass mgt. gave ok for archive.org:
"> Hi - this is Josh Kroop of the Breakfast management. I have taken on
> a new band and we'd like to authorize recordings of the band
> Pencilgrass to be placed on Archive.org
>
> If I remember correctly I just need to give permission.
> Please tell me if you need anything else.
>
> Thanks for all your efforts!
>
> Josh Kroop
> www.pencilgrass.com"
